| abstract |
An article in form of a strip for use in the oral cavity. The article includes a water insoluble delivery carrier comprising solid hydrophilic particles comprising at least one active agent for oral care, wherein: (i) at least about 20 parts by weight of the solid hydrophilic particles (20) dissolve in about 100 parts by weight of water, and/or (ii) wherein the solid hydrophilic particles (20) swell by at least about 50% in water. The active agent(s) can include bleaching agent(s), antimicrobial agent(s), anti-calculus agent(s), healing agent(s), anti-caries agent(s), dentinal desensitizing agent(s), anesthetic agent(s), antifungal agent(s), coolant(s), anti-inflammatory agent(s), selective H-2 antagonist(s), nutrient(s), erythritol, probiotics, fluoride ion source(s), or combinations thereof. |